The Greek Community of Melbourne Schools are once again organising a two-day Summer Intensive VCE Preparation Course to help students intending to take Greek at VCE level. The seminar is …

A heavy rainy day in Melbourne didn’t stop people from gathering at Frankston Pier to take part in and witness the Blessing of the Waters. While the gathering was not …

Despite the relentless rain, around 500 brave faithful and divers, as estimated by organisers, gathered under umbrellas and raincoats for the Blessing of the Waters ceremony at Rosebud, led by …

Despite the rainy weather, a large crowd gathered today at Rye Pier to witness the Blessing of the Waters and the diving of the Holy Cross. The event, organised by …

The Siannites of Rhodes Association recently hosted their annual vasilopita cutting event at the hall of the Greek Community in Dandenong, Melbourne. The highlight of the gathering was the participation …

Orthodox Christians commemorate the baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River by John the Baptist today and celebrate those named Fotios, Fotini, Jordan, Theofanis, Theofania, Ourania, Peristera, and Theopi. …

Tis the season for vasilopita, with Greeks in Sydney and Melbourne having already attended church events for the cutting of the good luck cake. Last Thursday the official vasilopita-cutting ceremony …

In a surprising development, President of the Greek Orthodox Community of South Australia (GOCSA), Peter Gardiakos, has announced he will not seek re-election in the upcoming Board of Directors election …

With the festive season coming to an end, now comes the time for the annual Blessing of the Waters. The Epiphany, also called Theofania, is one of the most important …

Melbourne’s Greek community welcomed the New Year in style, celebrating 2025 with lively gatherings at homes and festive dances hosted by local associations and community groups. One of the standout …